Tremo 138 Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hey Gaz. That last photo looks like Marty Feldman. Where has Marty gone? Who's Marty lol ?? Your post had an extra photo when I checked earlier today. It was of the fox's head. His eyes were popping out as a result of the shot. It did bear a striking resemblance to the late Marty Feldman. Quote Link to post
Alsone 789 Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 A lot less powder and much better barrel life and a lot less kick Gaz At the risk of sounding silly, is it possible to buy preformed .223 AI brass? Quote Link to post
Gaz6br 193 Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Sorry bout that Ian m Thought it didn't matter on this forum I will note for future Gaz Quote Link to post
Gaz6br 193 Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 A lot less powder and much better barrel life and a lot less kick Gaz At the risk of sounding silly, is it possible to buy preformed .223 AI brass? No it isn't but mine shot just as good with fire form load as it did with ackley you just lose about 100 fps from a standard 223 I did use 40gr Norma to start with factory ammo at 3400 fps and first night out 5 foxes stone dead two at over 270 yards and that was lazared as well Gaz Quote Link to post
Alsone 789 Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 I found some loads at the bottom of the page here for .223 AI that make around 3,850 fps with a 40gr: http://www.6mmbr.com/223Rem.html Was doing a bit of researching as I don't know much about wildcat rounds. Quote Link to post
ianm 2,594 Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 40grn ammo in a .223 is a good combo, i used federal premium 40grn when i had a .223, fast, relatively flat and accurate but £1.50p a shot sort of spoiled it. Quote Link to post
Lewdan 17 Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 I'm putting in a variation for a foxing riffle just in two minds which to go for I was thinking cz 527 in 223 1 in 9 twist just fort I'd see what other people are using thanks das i have a hornet for fox out to 200 yds max very good round imo,but if you want to shoot further i recently spoke to a proffessional fox controller and the best dedicated fox rifle he uses is a 204 cal , very little recoil, very flat and fast and he rekons affected less by wind than the .223.. I have Just put a variation in for one LD Quote Link to post
Deker 3,450 Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) I'm putting in a variation for a foxing riffle just in two minds which to go for I was thinking cz 527 in 223 1 in 9 twist just fort I'd see what other people are using thanks das i have a hornet for fox out to 200 yds max very good round imo,but if you want to shoot further i recently spoke to a proffessional fox controller and the best dedicated fox rifle he uses is a 204 cal , very little recoil, very flat and fast and he rekons affected less by wind than the .223.. I have Just put a variation in for one LD That's as maybe, and everyones situation/requirements are different. But, by way of balance. I am a professional fox controller as well, and I have a decent selection of fox tools, I have no use for a .204! Edited February 11, 2015 by Deker Quote Link to post
danw 1,748 Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 I think you may have miss read the last post deker it states "the best dedicated fox rifle he uses is a 204" Clearly HE doesn't have anything better unlike the rest of us lol 1 Quote Link to post
DeerhoundLurcherMan 997 Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Girls gun remember... 1 Quote Link to post
Gaz6br 193 Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 I found some loads at the bottom of the page here for .223 AI that make around 3,850 fps with a 40gr: http://www.6mmbr.com/223Rem.html Was doing a bit of researching as I don't know much about wildcat rounds. My 223 ackley with 40gr are 3960 fps My mates 4040 fps With no pressure signs Gaz Quote Link to post
shropshire dan 467 Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Get a .22-250 and be done with it lol Quote Link to post
Lewdan 17 Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 I'm putting in a variation for a foxing riffle just in two minds which to go for I was thinking cz 527 in 223 1 in 9 twist just fort I'd see what other people are using thanks dasi have a hornet for fox out to 200 yds max very good round imo,but if you want to shoot further i recently spoke to a proffessional fox controller and the best dedicated fox rifle he uses is a 204 cal , very little recoil, very flat and fast and he rekons affected less by wind than the .223.. I have Just put a variation in for one LD That's as maybe, and everyones situation/requirements are different. But, by way of balance. I am a professional fox controller as well, and I have a decent selection of fox tools, I have no use for a .204! May be the case in your situation, but in this guys ownership the rifle has accounted for 600+ fox over the past few years, so none can deny its effectiveness as a pest control tool.. just rememberthe old and wise saying---Beware the man with one gun, he probably knows how to use it. LD Quote Link to post
Gaz6br 193 Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 One gun for one job is perfect you learn to use it perfectly, the job becomes very easy, I know off record we have taken over 200 foxes a year for the last 3 years. Nothing wrong with a 22-250 but to me a 223 is a better round Gaz Quote Link to post
shropshire dan 467 Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Nothing wrong with a 22-250 but to me a 223 is a better round Gaz How is it a better round Gaz? Just curious of your opinion as the wife wants a fox rifle but something different to mine. Bloody woman lol Quote Link to post
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